Report: Roethlisberger, new OC Haley finally meet

The angst-ridden wait is over for Ben Roethlisberger, who has finally met with new Steelers OC Todd Haley a day after pointing out that the pair had not yet spoken almost two weeks after his hiring.
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Steelers’ Gilbert set to protect Roethlisberger’s blind side in 2012

Marcus Gilbert will be moved from right tackle to left tackle, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said.
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Cotchery over the Jets, hopes to finish career with Steelers

Receiver Jerricho Cotchery, who signed a a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers last summer, said Monday he would like to ink a long-term deal to keep him in Pittsburgh.
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Agents: Big Ben, Harrison could redo contracts to help Steelers

The Steelers desperately need to create salary-cap space, and the agents for Ben Roethlisberger and James Harrison said their clients are open to restructuring their deals to help Pittsburgh out.
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Rooney says Haley was Tomlin’s call; Caldwell was also a finalist

Steelers president Art Rooney II said Thursday that it was coach Mike Tomlin’s idea to hire Todd Haley as Pittsburgh’s new offensive coordinator.
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Steelers GM Colbert defends owner Rooney

Is Art Rooney II a meddlesome owner? Not according to Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, who says his boss runs the team no differently than Dan Rooney before him.
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Big Ben adjusting workout regiment in light of 30th birthday

Ben Roethlisberger is well aware of the old adage that “father time is undefeated,” and the Steelers quarterback has adjusted his offseason workout regiment to reflect his upcoming 30th birthday next month.
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New Steelers OC Haley lauds franchise’s strong traditions

Stressing his ties to the
organization and his reverence for its tradition, Todd Haley officially was
introduced Thursday as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offensive coordinator.
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Steelers GM expects Mendenhall to start season on PUP list

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of big decisions to make on retaining their own players, but those decisions won’t be made before the start of free agency.
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Twitter spawns bond between Steelers WR and fan

Seth Paladin never thought Antonio Brown would respond to his tweet. Brown did, putting in motion a week-long friendship between the Steelers wideout and one lucky fan in Indianapolis.
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Steelers WR Ward takes to Facebook to dispel rumors

Steelers’ wide receiver Hines Ward wants to finish his career in Pittsburgh, offering to restructure his contract to do it.
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Steelers make moves to get under cap; Battle, McFadden cut

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make moves to get their payroll in order.
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Roethlisberger: I’ve heard ‘both good and bad about (Haley)’

Now that Todd Haley officially has been introduced as the Steelers’ new offensive coordinator, quaterback Ben Roethlisberger has a few questions about the direction of the team’s offense.
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Steelers hire former Chiefs coach Haley as offensive coordinator

Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley becomes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator.
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Steelers’ Ward has ankle surgery; team won’t commit to him

Pittsburgh wide receiver Hines Ward has undergone ankle surgery since the season ended but still badly wants to return to the Steelers for his 15th season.
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Steelers’ Ward meets with Rooney, Tomlin without guarantees

About one month after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended, longtime wide receiver Hines Ward said he’s still determined to return to the team next season.
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Steelers interview ex-Chiefs coach Haley to be O-coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers have interviewed former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley for the team’s vacant offensive coordinator position.
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Big Ben irked by Arians’ departrue

Once he returns from the Pro Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger plans to sit down with Steelers president Art Rooney II and get to the bottom of why Bruce Arians won’t return as offensive coordinator in 2012.
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Steelers’ Hampton still hopes to return after third ACL surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton will reportedly undergo his third surgery Friday for a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Retiring Steelers NT Hoke broke into NFL during 2001 season

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke is retiring after 11 seasons in the league, the team announced Wednesday.
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Steelers looking at own position coaches to fill OC vacancy

The Pittsburgh Steelers likely will promote from within to fill their offensive coordinator vacancy, league sources said Monday.
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Ex-Steelers OC Arians talks to Cards despite retirement plans

Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians still intends to retire, league sources said Monday, but he has been in contact with teams about possible coaching positions.
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Steelers’ Roethlisberger settles alleged sexual assault lawsuit

Lawyers for Ben Roethlisberger
and a woman who accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino in 2008
have reached a settlement that ends her civil lawsuit against the Pittsburgh Steelers’
quarterback.
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Multiple factors led to end of OC Arians’ time in Pittsburgh

Bruce Arians’ departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers officially was called a retirement, but a report in Saturday’s edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reveals that the decision to end Arians’ five-year tenure as Steelers offensive coordinator was made by people other than the coach.
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Steelers sign former Ravens QB Smith to bolster depth

The Pittsburgh Steelers have
signed 2006 Heisman Trophy quarterback Troy Smith to a reserve/futures
contract.
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Steelers OC Arians reportedly might not come back for 2012

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians might not return in 2012, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday night.
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Pre-season finale last shot for some Steelers (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – There were nights when the anxiety over his chances of making the Pittsburgh Steelers would consume wide receiver Tyler Grisham.
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Redskins confident Haslet’s unit will make big strides (Yahoo! Sports)

By David Elfin The Sports Xchange ASHBURN, VA. – Last season was a disaster for Washington’s defense. A top 10 unit in each of the previous three years, the Redskins crashed to second-worst in the NFL during their first campaign under coordinator Jim Haslett.
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Preseason finale last shot for some Steelers (AP)

The stars on the Pittsburgh Steelers will be in baseball caps by the second quarter of the team’s preseason finale against Carolina on Thursday. Then, the real drama begins. NFL teams must trim the roster from 80 players to 53 this weekend and there are precious few spots available on the veteran-laden defending AFC champions.
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Concern grows as Falcons lose third-straight preseason game: A local fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Preseason doesn’t matter, right? While the win-loss records do get wiped out, the Falcons’ loss to the Pittburgh Steelers on Saturday, August 27, 2011, was troubling. But I don’t despair. Here is what I saw, both concerning and hopeful: Inconsistent play and mistakes Mike…
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Batch, Dixon now battling for No. 2 spot (AP)

Pittsburgh quarterbacks Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon are no longer battling for a roster spot. Now, they’re battling to see who will be Ben Roethlisberger’s backup when the season begins in Baltimore on Sept. 11. The Steelers lost top reserve Byron Leftwich indefinitely when he broke his left arm in the third quarter of a [...]

Pittsburgh Steelers extend Lawrence Timmons for six years, $50 million: Fan reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Pop quiz. Who led the Pittsburgh Steelers in tackles during the 2010 NFL season? The first Steeler defensive player that pops to mind is Troy Polamalu, but as a safety he doesn’t get many tackles. The most likely guess is the outspoken James Harrison but he was not the team…
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Leftwich injury may not be season-ending (The National Football Post)

The broken arm suffered by Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Byron Leftwich might not be season ending,…
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Falcons give Steelers defense plenty to work on (AP)

James Harrison expected the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to be tested by the high-powered Atlanta Falcons. The All-Pro linebacker also expected to get off the field. Turns out, he was half right. Though the Steelers rode the big plays of wide receiver Antonio Brown to a 34-16 win on Saturday night, the league’s top defense a [...]

Birk returns to Ravens practice (Yahoo! Sports)

Center Matt Birk returned to the first practice since undergoing surgery on his left knee and an encouraging sign that the team could field its first offensive line in time for the regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept.
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Video: Lee Evans could shift the balance of power in the AFC (Yahoo! Sports)

It was just one catch in a preseason game, but for those keeping a close eye on the Baltimore Ravens over the last few years, receiver Lee Evans’ 35-yard score from Joe Flacco in the second quarter of the Ravens’ … Continue reading →
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Falcons, Steelers ready for preseason test (AP)

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger understands the third exhibition game is the closest thing to the real thing as the NFL preseason gets. Still, when asked what he’s looking for on Saturday night when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons, Roethlisberger didn’t hesitate. “Health,” he said.
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Steelers would use tag on Polamalu (The National Football Post)

The Pittsburgh Steelers would use the franchise tag on Troy Polamalu if they cannot come to terms on a…
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DE Ray Edwards ‘ready to go’ for Falcons (PA SportsTicker)

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
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Healthy Sepulveda in battle for his job (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers punters Daniel Sepulveda and Jeremy Kapinos are in one of the few position battles up for grabs on the defending AFC champions. Kapinos filled in capably late last season after Sepulveda tore the ACL in his right leg for the third time in a 13-10 victory over Baltimore in December.
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Must-see preseason NFL in Steelers vs. Falcons game: A fan’s excitement (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

While the August 27, 2011, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons game is only preseason, I can’t wait to see it. The last three games in this series have been some of the best I have ever seen. November 10, 2002 Steelers 34, Falcons 34 When Bill Cowher coached the Steelers they…
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Steelers’ Polamalu will have to wait till 2012 for a new deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons signed a contract with the team Wednesday for six years and $50…
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Ryan looking for Falcons’ offense to gain steam (PA SportsTicker)

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
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Scouting Notebook: ‘Mario Williams, Endbacker’ does not have a good ring to it (Yahoo! Sports)

When new Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips had Bruce Smith as a 3-4 end in Buffalo for five years, it was easy to make that work. But what if the all-time leader in sacks was rushing the passer as an … Continue reading →
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Steelers sign veteran lineman Trai Essex (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran offensive lineman Trai Essex to a one-year contract.
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WR Brown looking to deliver for Steelers (AP)

The horn echoed off the hillsides of Pittsburgh’s South Side from the fields of the Steelers’ facility, signifying the end of a 21/2-hour practice. More than 30 minutes later Sunday, wide receiver Antonio Brown finally emerged in the Steelers’ emptying locker room. Several veterans were showered, dressed and out the door, but Brown was still [...]

Eric LeGrand inspires Jets with his visit: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Eric LeGrand, a defensive lineman for Rutgers, suffered a severe injury to his spine during a game against Army in October 2010. He recently visited the Jets’ training camp where he got to visit with members of the team. Former Rutgers team member–Gang Green’s linebacker…
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Business as usual for rejuvenated Polamalu (AP)

It didn’t take long for Troy Polamalu to look like his old self. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety was his usual freewheeling self in a 24-14 preseason win over Philadelphia on Thursday night. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the year swatted down two passes and intercepted Philadelphia’s Michael Vick during his one half of play.
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Steelers looking to trade QB Dixon (Yahoo! Sports)

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have four quarterbacks on the roster: Dennis Dixon, Byron Leftwich, Charlie…
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Chargers sign Davis, release Holt (PA SportsTicker)

The San Diego Chargers have signed tight end Charles Davis to a one-year contract and released linebacker James Holt.
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